There are 5 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Tipperary
best- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station350
- Take the train from Ennis to LimerickIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to PortlaoiseIc / ...
5h 28m€23–35Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station350
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Station51 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
5h 36m€25–36Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise176.5 km
2h 16m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the train from Galway to PortarlingtonIc / ...
5h 56m€23–35Bus
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birr844
- Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avenue823
6h 41m€23–33
Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Cliffs of Moher and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Ennis Station and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Cliffs of Moher (Station) and Portlaoise is 207 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train via Tipperary which takes 5h 28m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cliffs of Moher station.
Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cliffs of Moher (Station) to Portlaoise.
There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher (Station), Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cliffs of Moher to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Ennis Station, Limerick Colbert Station, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 5h 36m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ennis to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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